Pemberton, John C. 1814-1881
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- Ballard, M.B. Pemberton, c1991:t.p. (Pemberton) pref. (John C. Pemberton)
- Encyc. Brit. micro., 1983(Pemberton, John Clifford, 1814-1881; Confederate general in U.S. Civil War)
- NUCMC data from The Citadel Archives & Museum for Ellison Capers papers, 1833-1908(J.C. Pemberton; correspondent)
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Wikipedia description:
John Clifford Pemberton (August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881) was a United States Army officer who fought in the Seminole Wars and with distinction during the Mexican–American War. He resigned his commission to serve as a Confederate lieutenant-general during the American Civil War. He led the Army of Mississippi from December 1862 to July 1863 and was the commanding officer during the Confederate surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg.
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